PAR38 or BR30 bulbs for Exterior Security Light

JBS

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I have an outdoor security light fixture in my backyard and I'm wondering if I should go with PAR38 or BR30 led light bulbs (largest that will fit) in it. The light is up against my house and near a door, so I need light directly underneath, all around, up close, as well as far away. BR30 bulbs have an even 110 degree beam spread (similar to a Zebralight headlamp) but not much throw, and the PAR38 have a 40 degree beam spread with more throw, but I'm not sure if that will be enough flood coverage for the area near the light.

Would it be better to go with BR30 bulbs (110 degree flood, shorter throw) or PAR38 bulbs (40 degree spread, longer throw) for my outdoor security light, or maybe a mixture of both. Has anyone experimented with this?
 

Flashlight Junkie

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I use a couple Luminus PAR30 LED bulbs from Costco in my security light. They're the high CRI version, 90+. Beautiful light.

I originally had BR30, but the light goes everywhere and just blinds you.
 
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